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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1930
Page
4
The item lists subscription rates for multiple papers including Morning News The Weekly News and The Weekly Mail of Winchester with advance payment options. It notes Associated Press rights and republication terms for news dispatches and local content.
A devotional line seeks divine aid to invest life in SACRIFICIAL service so that the world may be in debt to us. The quote frames moral duty across all people and cultures, urging generous, outward-focused action.
A statement praising the Red Cross for its national and local relief work. Byrd credits the Frederick County and Winchester chapter for valuable service and urges community support, noting the organization acts with humanitarian aims at reasonable cost.
The article reports W. L. du Pont de Nemours chairman asserting munition producers are not warmakers but rely on peaceful uses of explosives. He argues the industry’s long history and government contracts sustain profits and that those tied to arms seek enduring peace, challenging the sinister stereotype.
Writings urge reducing war costs and taxes while calling for lightened armaments. Advocates note munition makers and international bankers oppose war producers. Shipbuilders, steel and armor plate interests urged to voice views on the topic.
The New York Times reports the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department has ordered outcasting a fish called suckers, allowing passive harvesting and no wardens’ hindrance. The agency plans releasing many jack rabbits across sections and asks towns and sportsmen to provide shelter for the rabbits.
A phrase praising local regard hints at possible spread of a curious term or label in New Hampshire. The remark speculates on growing popularity and social uptake, suggesting a lighthearted, if provocative, trend taking root among residents.
An official urged guard at a busy grade crossing after a bus accident near O. killed the driver and nine children. He argued that visible tracks and lack of warning devices led to the tragedy and warned that unguarded crossings with heavy traffic require proper gates or signals rather than mere stop signs.
Roanoke Times reports French shopkeepers note American buyers have shifted preference homeward. US Trade Commission findings show 75 percent of dresses and skirts sold in France are US produced. American women demand value and price equality, with shoes and hosiery seen as stronger at home. The Cincinnati Enquirer quote adds a social remark on marriage.
Elizabeth McInturff of Martinsburg and her niece Betty Lee Perry of Winchester visited Elizabeth's mother Mrs. Alice Williams. Louise Williams, daughter of Dr A Williams, is improving after illness. Alma Henson, ill for weeks, is improving and able to be in her room. Cecil Steele, recently at the hospital for two months, can now leave and be with family near town. Long of Washington visited with Mr and Mrs Claude Carper. Wilbur Kern and wife of Gore spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs James Steele. Mrs Ed Ludwig and Mrs Henrietta are quite ill.
Stephens City update notes visits at the Evans home and ill residents including Mrs. Samsell and Emma Weaver. Edward Campbell improves from mumps while Rev. Snyder Alleman returns from Roanoke Synod. Katy Evans improves and expects to resume duties in Washington. Elmer Clevenger improves property with a fresh coat of paint.
Fannie Lee and children express thanks for kindness sympathy flowers funeral and car use after the illness and death of Arthur A. Lee. Also notes school kids favor a five day week though it could be cut to four.
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